Wayne Highlands Middle School

Summary:

Wayne Highlands Middle School is a public middle school in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, serving 376 students in grades 6-8. This high-performing school is part of the Western Wayne School District, which is ranked 78 out of 606 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Wayne Highlands Middle School consistently outperforms the state average on PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests, with proficiency rates of 55.4% in Math, 72.6% in Science, and 68.6% in English Language Arts. The school's academic performance ranks it among the top 55 to 123 middle schools in Pennsylvania. It also performs exceptionally well for its low-income and white student populations, ranking 64 and 99 out of Pennsylvania middle schools, respectively. Additionally, the school maintains very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.4%.

Compared to the nearby Valley View Middle School, Western Wayne Middle School, and Wallenpaupack Area Middle School, Wayne Highlands Middle School consistently outperforms them in academic metrics, despite having a higher proportion of low-income students. The school's strong performance may be attributed to its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12:1 and higher spending per student of $22,692 in the 2021-2022 school year.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 482 Grove St
       Honesdale, PA  18431-1098


(570) 253-5900

District: Wayne Highlands School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
94th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,692 Help


Students who attend Wayne Highlands Middle School usually attend:

High:    Honesdale High School

Feeder schools for Wayne Highlands Middle School:

Elementary:    Lakeside Elementary School
    Stourbridge Primary Center

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  376

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.6%
Hispanic:
6.4%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.5% Help


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Compare Details Wayne Highlands Middle School ranks better than 89.5% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.01. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.6%), Hispanic (6.4%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wayne Highlands Middle School is 12. (See more...)
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Compare Wayne Highlands Middle School employs 31.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wayne Highlands Middle School is $22,692.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wayne Highlands Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne Highlands Middle School 94th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Wayne Highlands Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Wayne Highlands School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne Highlands School District 78th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wayne Highlands Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Wayne Highlands Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 40.58 468th 643 27.2%
2004 79.67 119th 663 82.1%
2005 56.08 359th 687 47.7%
2006 66.91 252nd 736 65.8%
2007 70.82 224th 749 70.1%
2008 66.54 272nd 753 63.9%
2009 63.95 304th 770 60.5%
2010 75.05 166th 805 79.4%
2011 77.49 151st 825 81.7%
2012 75.64 193rd 834 76.9%
2013 81.45 96th 758 87.3%
2014 80.73 96th 728 86.8%
2015 82.05 111th 835 86.7%
2016 75.21 197th 870 77.4%
2017 80.27 141st 877 83.9%
2018 77.83 168th 861 80.5%
2019 81.97 123rd 891 86.2%
2021 82.41 103rd 797 87.1%
2022 90.93 55th 883 93.8%
2023 86.01 94th 893 89.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wayne Highlands Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.81 64th 874 92.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wayne Highlands Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.23 157th 660 76.2%
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Rank History for White students at Wayne Highlands Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.33 99th 681 85.5%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Wayne Highlands Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 623 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1989 604 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 609
1990 622 4 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1991 642 6 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1992 687 6 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 700
1993 736 5 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 751
1994 735 3 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 748
1995 717 4 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 729
1996 717 4 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 729
1997 728 0 11 0 3 n/a n/a 0 742
1998 736 8 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 747
1999 725 7 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 740
2000 722 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 728
2001 724 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 730
2002 746 5 0 13 2 n/a n/a 0 766
2003 746 5 0 13 2 n/a n/a 0 766
2004 754 7 3 16 1 n/a n/a 0 781
2005 546 6 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 564
2006 544 7 2 15 1 n/a n/a 0 569
2007 563 5 0 16 1 n/a n/a 0 585
2008 529 5 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2009 514 6 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2010 492 7 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2011 502 8 0 16 0 0 0 0 526
2012 507 7 0 12 0 0 2 0 528
2013 491 7 1 14 0 0 3 0 516
2014 489 4 1 16 2 0 3 0 515
2015 460 2 2 11 1 0 1 0 477
2016 457 1 2 4 1 1 4 0 470
2017 432 5 6 11 0 1 5 0 460
2018 376 4 8 15 0 1 7 0 411
2019 383 6 10 18 0 1 6 0 424
2020 379 7 8 22 2 0 11 0 429
2021 369 5 5 19 3 0 12 0 413
2022 340 1 2 25 3 1 9 0 381
2023 337 2 2 24 1 1 9 0 376

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wayne Highlands Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 628 39.5 15.8 n/a
1989 609 39.5 15.4 n/a
1990 630 39.5 15.9 0
1991 651 41.0 15.8 n/a
1992 700 42.0 16.6 n/a
1993 751 39.5 19.0 n/a
1994 748 40.5 18.5 n/a
1995 729 41.6 17.5 n/a
1996 729 41.6 17.5 n/a
1997 742 41.6 17.8 n/a
1998 747 43.0 17.4 n/a
1999 740 47.0 15.7 n/a
2000 728 48.0 15.2 33.7
2001 730 48.0 15.2 36.2
2002 766 46.8 16.4 36.2
2003 766 46.8 16.4 36.2
2004 781 47.2 16.5 33.2
2005 564 39.1 14.4 49.1
2006 569 39.2 14.5 37.4
2007 585 37.6 15.6 36.9
2008 551 37.0 14.9 36.3
2009 532 36.0 14.8 38.9
2010 507 35.0 14.4 38.9
2011 526 35.9 14.6 40.9
2012 528 36.3 14.5 47.3
2013 516 36.2 14.2 51.2
2014 515 36.2 14.2 48
2015 477 36.0 13.2 43
2016 470 35.0 13.4 43.8
2017 460 33.2 13.8 47.2
2018 411 33.0 12.4 45.7
2019 424 31.0 13.6 50.9
2020 429 32.0 13.4 49.7
2021 413 28.4 14.5 44.3
2022 381 31.1 12.2 44.1
2023 376 31.1 12.0 46.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wayne Highlands Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 628 39.5 15.8 n/a
1989 609 39.5 15.4 n/a
1990 630 39.5 15.9 0
1991 651 41.0 15.8 n/a
1992 700 42.0 16.6 n/a
1993 751 39.5 19.0 n/a
1994 748 40.5 18.5 n/a
1995 729 41.6 17.5 n/a
1996 729 41.6 17.5 n/a
1997 742 41.6 17.8 n/a
1998 747 43.0 17.4 n/a
1999 740 47.0 15.7 n/a
2000 728 48.0 15.2 33.7
2001 730 48.0 15.2 36.2
2002 766 46.8 16.4 36.2
2003 766 46.8 16.4 36.2
2004 781 47.2 16.5 33.2
2005 564 39.1 14.4 49.1
2006 569 39.2 14.5 37.4
2007 585 37.6 15.6 36.9
2008 551 37.0 14.9 36.3
2009 532 36.0 14.8 38.9
2010 507 35.0 14.4 38.9
2011 526 35.9 14.6 40.9
2012 528 36.3 14.5 47.3
2013 516 36.2 14.2 51.2
2014 515 36.2 14.2 48
2015 477 36.0 13.2 43
2016 470 35.0 13.4 43.8
2017 460 33.2 13.8 47.2
2018 411 33.0 12.4 45.7
2019 424 31.0 13.6 50.9
2020 429 32.0 13.4 49.7
2021 413 28.4 14.5 44.3
2022 381 31.1 12.2 44.1
2023 376 31.1 12.0 46.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wayne Highlands Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $449 (2.4%) $18,641 (97.6%) $19,091
2020 $460 (2.4%) $18,565 (97.6%) $19,025
2021 $690 (3.4%) $19,390 (96.6%) $20,080
2022 $809 (3.6%) $21,883 (96.4%) $22,692

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wayne Highlands Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 123rd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 94th of 893 Middle schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Wayne Highlands Middle School)46.363.6
 17.3%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne Highlands Middle School)71.463.7
 7.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Wayne Highlands Middle School)54.962.5
 7.6%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne Highlands Middle School)76.378.1
 1.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Wayne Highlands Middle School)50.841.6
 9.2%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Wayne Highlands Middle School)76.972.6
 4.3%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne Highlands Middle School)75.465.6
 9.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Wayne Highlands Middle School)50.755.4
 4.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Wayne Highlands Middle School)76.972.6
 4.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wayne Highlands Middle School)74.368.6
 5.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students424376
 11.3%
African American62
 66.7%
American Indian01
Asian102
 80%
Hispanic1824
 33.3%
Pacific Islander11
White383337
 12%
Two or More Races69
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.9%46.5%
 4.4%


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Students at Wayne Highlands Middle School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Wayne Highlands Middle School usually go on to attend Honesdale High School

Wayne Highlands Middle School ranks 94th of 893 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 376 students attended Wayne Highlands Middle School.


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